rules of war
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The idea was to embed prevention specialists within targeting teams and foster a culture that prioritizes civilian security in accordance with U.S. law and international rules of war.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
When my test comes, will I do right by my fellow soldiers and the rules of war?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026
She added: "States must respect and ensure respect for the rules of war in both what they say and what they do. The world cannot succumb to a political culture that prioritizes death over life."
From Barron's ● Apr. 6, 2026
The distinction between combatants and civilians, however much asymmetrical war may blur it, is at the basis of international law and the rules of war.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2024
I say “too much,” grandchildren, because one of the unwritten rules of war is to expect the unexpected.
From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac
